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Valmont Industries, Inc. Chemical Process Tank Technician in Salina, Kansas
1100 North Ohio St Salina Kansas 67401-2403
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A brief summary of this position:
Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Iron Reclamation Operator A position in the Global Coatings Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will monitor galvanizing equipment and fluids to ensure safe and proper galvanizing operation for high quality galvanized products.
Essential Functions:
Adjust flow rates to provide maximum output of iron and zinc sulfate crystals
Level and change crystal bags, filters, and perform minor maintenance to galvanizing process tanks
Add acid and maintain fluid levels and temperatures in the galvanizing process tanks
Assist with loading the crystal trailer when necessary
Operate the molten zinc recovery (MZR) machine under the direction of the shift supervisor
Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
Maintain a safe and productive working environment
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
The ability to operate a computer effectively
The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
The ability to stand and/or walk for up to 95% of the time
The ability to work with exposure to sulfuric acid
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Highly qualified candidates will also possess:
One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
One year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
One year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
The ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.
Benefits include*:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
Retirement plans
Dependent care
Employee assistance programs
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.
*Due to the nature of Valmont’s Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
- That’s the value we add.